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Daily property news in the UK residential sector focused on estate and letting agency, property auctions and property managers.
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Former Purplebricks CEO spells out challenges for UK estate agency
Lee Wainwright, who led Purplebricks in the UK for 15 months but now works for industry supplier FocalAgent, spells out…
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Some tenants aren’t being given ‘full info’ about alternative deposit products, says industry chief
Two days after a BBC investigation sparked industry debate about alternative deposits transparency, Flatfair's Simon Scott says it's time the…
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New Law Society knotweed rules may threaten property sales
The Law Society's updated TA6 form guidance sounds sensible enough, but pushes the risk of knotweed being present at a…
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Agents given last chance to tell regulators their views on referral fees
Estate agents are being given a last chance to give their side of the referral fees story by the industry’s…
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Estate agency reported to Ombudsman and Trading Standards over unprotected deposit and late rent payments
Landlord says she is disappointed that light industry regulation means agents who fail in their responsibilities or break the law…
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Marsh & Parsons forced to pull another tube ad after outcry
Posters featuring bald man and humorous headline hit the wrong spot with alopecia sufferers and hair loss groups on social…
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Emily Thornberry waves a big stick to bash owners of empty apartments
Labour leadership contender would “take their properties away” particularly overseas investors who purchase properties for capital gain only.
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BBC investigation slams agents who offer alternative deposits over ‘lack of transparency’
Report into providers includes warnings from industry and campaigning groups that agents are not being clear enough about how alternative…
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Countrywide’s sale of commercial arm LSH hits the buffers
Estate agency giant says Monaco buyer is having 'logistical' problems finding the £38 million agreed between the two parties.
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Build-to-rent giant hires UK’s most senior estate agent
Former Savills chief executive Jeremy Helsby has been brought on board as a consultant and Non-Executive Director by build-to-rent giant…
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